GILGIT : Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that the federal government took the decision to grant the status of a province to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan participated Azadi Parade after reaching Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on the occasion of the National Day celebrations of the region. PM Imran Khan is accompanied by Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda, other ministers and officials during his visit to GB region.

While addressing the ceremony, PM Imran Khan said that the decision for giving provincial status to Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region was taken in accordance with the United Nations (UN) resolutions.

He said that Gilgit scouts had freed the region by sacrificing their lives 73 years ago. The premier said that he will try to celebrate November 1 with the GB citizens every year. Imran Khan paid tribute to the martyrs and Gilgit scouts.

He said that the federal government designed policies to uplift the weak segment and people living below the poverty line.

He added that the tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan and far-flung areas of Sindh were left behind in the journey of the development and the government planned to uplift its citizens by focusing on development projects.

Imran Khan said that a strong military is necessary for Pakistan. He added that the disaster of wars hit Libya, Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq while many other Muslim nations were facing difficulties. Extremist and anti-Muslim leaders are currently ruling neighbouring India, whereas, not a single government took such steps for increasing brutalities against Kashmiris with the slogan of Hindutva, he added.

“Our security forces are sacrificing their lives almost every week which makes Pakistan a safe country. Enemies have taken full advantage of the wave of terrorism during the last 15 years. [Indian spy] Kulbhushan Jadhav told about getting mission for spreading terror in Karachi and Balochistan.”

He paid tribute to the security forces for thwarting all nefarious plans of the enemies of Pakistan.

The so-called democratic leaders have planned to defame armed forces and judiciary, criticised the premier, adding that those looted the country have joined hands against him. The country would not move ahead until the complete elimination of corruption.

He slammed the opposition leaders, saying that it is impossible to given NRO to dacoits. Law should be the same for powerful and weak, he insisted. While pointing towards the opposition leadership, Khan said that they tried to blackmail him in the name of electoral rigging, economy and legislations for Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action plan.

“Looters are now talking against the army chief and ISI head. Imran Khan will never forgive these dacoits and I will look after state institutions by myself for the supremacy of law.”

PM Imran Khan is accompanied by Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda, other ministers and officials during his visit to GB region.

PM Imran Khan and GB interim chief minister paid a visit to Yadgar-e-Shuhada and laid floral wreath on the graves at the monument of martyrs.

During his visit, the premier will also review the development work on Diamer Bhasha Dam and visit Astore National Park.

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan has departed for Gilgit Baltistan (GB) where he will participate and address the National Day celebrations of the region.

PM Imran Khan is accompanied by Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda during the visit to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

PM Imran Khan will also review the development work on Diamer Bhasha Dam and visit Astore National Park.The spokesperson of the GB chief minister, Faizullah Firaq said that November 1 is the independence day of Gilgit Baltistan. He said that PM Imran Khan and GB interim chief minister will pay a visit to Yadgar-e-Shuhada and lay floral wreath on the graves at the monument of martyrs.

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments that insinuated Islamabad had a hand in the Pulwama attack.

“Pakistan categorically rejects the Indian Prime Minister’s insinuation of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pulwama attack by alluding to remarks made by a Minister in the National Assembly,” read a statement by the Foreign Office on Saturday.

Referring to Fawad Chaudhry’s statement in Pakistan’s parliament a few days ago, Modi had said during the Ekta Parade in India on Saturday: “The real face of such people has been exposed after the truth was accepted in the parliament of our neighbouring country.

“Today when I was watching the parade of officers here, an image came up in my mind… this image was of Pulwama attack. The country can never forget that when India was mourning the death of its sons… there were some people who were not a part of that grief. They were looking for selfish gain in the Pulwama attack,” he said.

Pakistan said that it was a “brazen attempt” by the Indian government to twist Chaudhry’s remarks on the Pulwama attack a few days ago, adding that he was instead talking about the shooting down of two IAF jets on February 27, 2019.

The Foreign Office blamed the BJP’s “incurable obsession” with Pakistan, stating that it was the main reason why the right-wing party kept blaming Islamabad for its own failings and shortcomings.

“It has been a part and parcel of the BJP’s electoral strategy to raise the Pakistan ‘bogey’ in the attempt to galvanise voters’ support, while seeking to divert public attention from their domestic and foreign policy failures,” reads the statement by the Foreign Office.

Pakistan said that it believes the biggest beneficiary of the Pulwama attack was the BJP itself, who secured a landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections following the attack.

“On the other hand, to this day, India has failed to provide any credible evidence of Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the Pulwama attack,” said the FO.

In conclusion, Pakistan advised the BJP to stop stoking anti-Pakistan sentiments and instead, come up to the expectations of the Indian masses to perform better in elections.

“The BJP regime is advised, once again, to stop dragging Pakistan into India’s domestic politics, especially at the time of elections in India. Instead of mobilizing the electorate through stoking of anti-Pakistan sentiments,” said Pakistan.

DNA

KARACHI, OCT 31 – Jubilee Life Insurance introduces Ujala Insurance Plan which is a first of its kind insurance proposition in the bancassurance channel that offers cancer protection supplementary benefit along with other insurance riders at a modest additional cost. This proposition provides financial protection in case of illness or accident and is especially curated to make the customer feel safe and secure for their financial future.

In addition to the cancer protection benefit, the Ujala plan also offers a choice of obtaining a second medical opinion from specialists located all over the world so that one can find correct diagnosis and a treatment plan which will help the person make informed decisions about his/her life.

Speaking at this occasion, Mr. Farhan A. Faridi, Group Head – Retail Distribution, Jubilee Life Insurance said “We can understand the pain and stress that one goes through when faced with the difficult circumstances of being diagnosed with an ailment such as cancer. This initiative will help us make this offering accessible to a larger audience through their wide branch network across Pakistan and I am confident that this will help take forward our long-term vision of providing every Pakistani with solutions that protect their financial future”

Jubilee Insurance is a global brand of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) that offers diverse insurance solutions (life, health and general) in the Asian and East African markets. Jubilee Life in Pakistan offers a uniquely designed range of life and health insurance plans, catering to various customer segments and needs. These include retirement, child education, marriage, saving & protection, wealth accumulation, life insurance plans for women, rural insurance plans and life & health insurance solutions for the less privileged of our country.

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (DNA): The National Command and Operation Centre has
decided to seek citizens help for compliance of Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) against COVID-19.

In a tweet on Saturday, Minister for Planning Asad Umar said the
decision has been taken in view of the arrival of the second wave of
Coronavirus pandemic and continued wide scale violation of the SOPs.

He said the citizens should take a picture and send it to 0335-3336262
along with location wherever they see violation of SOPs, including
wearing of face masks in crowded places and social distancing.

On the other hand, Pakistan has reported 11 deaths in last 24 hours by
novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 332,993.
The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 6,806.

According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation
Center (NCOC) 807 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24
hours. Sindh remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic in terms of
cases followed by Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad.

Till now 145,475 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Sindh, 104,016
in Punjab, 39,458 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 19,818 in Islamabad, 15,896 in
Balochistan, 4,082 in Azad Kashmir and 4,248 in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Furthermore 2,625 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in
Sindh, 2,357 in Punjab, 1,276 in KP, 149 in Balochistan, 217 in
Islamabad, 92 in GB and 90 in Azad Kashmir. DNA

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